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In the wake of Germany's surrender, much of the Nazi leadership attempted to evade capture. Figures such as Martin Bormann and Heinrich Himmler chose to disappear, while others, like Hermann Göring, sought clemency in surrendering to American forces. Meanwhile, the Allies established plans for a significant legal reckoning, culminating in the Nuremberg Trials, aimed at prosecuting the foremost war criminals.
Amidst the aftermath of defeat and emerging chaos, significant networks for Nazi escape began to take shape, offering routes to safe havens in South America and the Middle East. Notably, organizations like the Red Cross and clandestine networks aided some high-ranking Nazis in escaping, though these actions remain controversial and opaque.